Garret Girmus, HEC MBA

Consultant | Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, AI & Market Strategy | Medical Science Liaison | Head of International | Product Manager | EMEA | Global | France | Europe | European

Greater Lille Metropolitan Area

About

I am a business professional in northern France with a focus on MedTech and the pharmaceutical industry. Having a dual foundation in business and medicine, I hold a Master MBA from the renowned business school HEC Paris, where I specialized in digital innovation and transformation, and a first diploma in medicine (DFGSM) from the University of Lille in northern France. I also hold a Master 1 in biology and clinical health research. Most recently in summer 2024 I worked as a Consultant and Clinical Manager for Parrots AI, an AI-driven software and hardware startup where I helped drive market analysis and research for the creation of a new neurological AI clinical management product. My previous professional experience was in financial analysis and strategy for the German medical technology med tech startup Mecuris. During my MBA at HEC Paris I specialized in innovation and digital transformation. With over 7 years of professional experience between the medical technology, insurance and public sectors, I have a strong background in digital and also a good understanding of how government regulation and public policy work. Having worked as a visa processing and regulation manager for a public diplomacy program of the US State Department before moving to Europe in 2017, I implemented operational excellence measures to reduce visa processing and shipping costs following analyses that I conducted and recommendations that I presented to management. I also worked for the multinational NGO and insurance organisation Knights of Columbus with two million members in 14 countries, where I initiated and implemented a digital communications platform enabling nearly half a million Americans to connect with their representatives in the US Congress. ✅ Key strengths: Strong analytical and entrepreneurial mindset Experience across startups, public policy, and large organizations Deep understanding of government regulatory and cross-cultural environments Proven leadership in international operational and strategic contexts Permanent right to live and work in the European Union ( EU ) and in the United States ( USA ). Clinical hospital rotations in: gynecology, plastic surgery, visceral surgery, hematology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitative medicine, dermatology, neurosurgery, internal medicine. Let’s connect if you're working on innovative healthcare solutions and seeking someone who can unite science, strategy, and execution in business. I am also open to roles such as : Chief of Staff, Project Manager, Product Manager, or Consultant.

Experience

  • Consultant at Parrots Medical AI
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

  • Financial Analyst at Mecuris GmbH
    Mar 2020 - Aug 2020 · 6 mos

    In this long-term contract as a Financial Analyst for a Series B med-tech startup interrupted by covid, I built out budget variance analysis workbooks that enabled better executive understanding of €200k monthly company spend relative to budget. I also ensured robust reporting by preparing and submitting monthly financial reports to investors. I also invoiced customers, tracked orders, and followed up on payment, verifying my accuracy with HubSpot and other CRM tools. In addition I served as liaison for firm’s IT solutions vendor, working to ensure timely resolution of IT problems. I also conducted market research on European protective mask market for possible market entry amidst the outbreak of Covid-19.

  • Assistant to the Director at International Academy of Astronautics
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

    Short-term Contract • Rewrote English-language materials for member communications • Communicated with members and organized scientific papers for international conference • Execution of annual election of 100 new members to Academy

  • Market Analyst at International Manganese Institute (IMnI)
    Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 · 4 mos

    Role in context of HEC Paris MBA • Analyzed manganese market price data and news, producing weekly reports with charts on market conditions for consumption by global executive clientele, including CEOs and CFOs • Researched and produced extensive report on impact of growth in electric vehicles on manganese demand, providing members with information on new potential market

  • Database and Process Manager at U.S. Department of State
    Dec 2016 - Oct 2017 · 11 mos

    • Compiled and analyzed visa application form shipment pricing data, and then negotiated with management to switch shippers, securing 25% savings on shipping costs • Analyzed U.S. Government contracts, produced memoranda facilitating analysis for leadership committee, which then approved government funding for these contracts • Developed new training materials and which then leveraged to train 13 colleagues to use visa database, ensuring continued operations upon my departure • Diplomatic etiquette course at the Foreign Service Institute and Grant Officer Representative certification • Took and passed Foreign Service Officer Test eight successive times